HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2a: Special Meeting Minutes of October 31, 2012, and the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2013.54:0121
CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) — No one from the public appeared.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the following matters: (a) the City's 5 Year
Financial Plan and Budget, (b) the future of Santa Anita Race Track and Development /Land
Use possibilities, (c) Economic Development Opportunities, (d) City Revenue Generation,
(e) Park Master Plan /Development Fund, (f) Massage Uses Update, (g) Pregnancy Homes,
(h) Rusnak Project, (i) School Joint Use Agreements, (j) the future of Water Pricing, (k) 6.6.v
Lighting Systems, (1) City Hall Remodel, (m) Class One Fire Status, (n) City Council Ticket
Policy, (o) Reserve Policy /Grand Jury Report Findings, (p) Risk Management Issues, (q)
Possible Establishment of Youth Commission, and (r) the 110th Anniversary Celebration.
(a) Regarding the City's 5 year Financial Plan and Budget, the City Council suggested
that staff (i) add a line item to the budget to fund the equipment replacement fund; (ii)
leasing and /or offering sponsorships of City vehicles by businesses and the
community; (iii) build a position vacancy factor of 1.5% into the future budget; (iv)
further explore revenue enhancements and make sure that generated revenue is tied
to a specific purpose and not necessarily just to the General Fund; (v) further
consider raising the utility user tax rate to the allowed 7 %; and (vi) explore new
investment options on 5 % -10% of overall portfolio for City Council consideration at a
future date.
(b) Regarding the future of Santa Anita Race Track and Development /Land Use
possibilities, the consensus of the City Council was that (i) any development needs
to compliment racing; (ii) the City Council's primary goal is that horse racing remain
in Arcadia; and (iii) that staff reach out to Mr. Stronach regarding future development
plans for the Race Track property.
(c) Regarding Economic Development Opportunities, the City Council suggested that
staff (i) continue efforts in the Downtown Business Area; (ii) maintain and enhance
code enforcement efforts on property and business owners; and (iii) look for
opportunities to enhance South Baldwin Avenue, Live Oak Avenue and Duarte Road.
The City Council recessed for lunch at 11:45 a.m. and resumed at 12:45 p.m.
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(d) Regarding Park Master Plan /Development Fund, the City Council suggested staff (i)
revisit the Park Master Plan; (ii) explore partnering opportunities with the County on
the use of the west side of the County Park as a sports field and the schools; and (iii)
maximize use of city facilities; they discussed the soccer field and how to pay for new
programs.
It was suggested that a subcommittee be formed to meet with the School District to
discuss their maintenance and future capital costs; on motion by Council Member
Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson, it was the consensus of the City
Council to appoint Mayor Harbicht and Mayor Pro Tern Segal meet with the School
District.
(e) Regarding Massage Uses, the City Council suggested staff (i) amend the Arcadia
Municipal Code to comply with State law; (ii) explore enforcement options; and (iii)
review Conditional Use Permit (CUP for all vs. none).
(f) Regarding Pregnancy Homes, the City Council suggested staff (i) identify where the
pregnancy homes are located; and (ii) explore the cost of hiring someone on a
contract basis to assist with the pregnancy home issue.
(g) Regarding Rusnak, the City Council suggested staff (i) make contact with Mr.
Rusnak; and (ii) move forward with the demolition of the Santa Anita Avenue
buildings.
(h) Regarding the future of water pricing, the City Council suggested showing some
samples of how a budget based water pricing model works, and (ii) continue to
investigate budget based rates.
(i) Regarding 6.6.v lighting System, the City Council suggested (i) posing options to the
Homeowner Associations; and (ii) investigate how did current lights were added to
the community (City paid, HOA assessments, etc.).
(j) Regarding the City Hall Remodel, the City Council (i) authorized up to $325,000 in
funding to enhance the Phase II project; (ii) they discussed other financing options
for a new City Hall including the use of Parks Development Fund; and (iii) would like
a tour of the new Forrest Services building arranged.
(k) Regarding the Class One Fire Department Status, it was the consensus of the City
Council that the City wait and see if there is a change in status.
(1) Regarding the City Council Ticket Policy, it was the consensus of the City Council
that the Ticket Policy be revised to (i) remove reference to specific events, (ii)
determine whether there is a "business or public purpose" in City Council attendance
and allow the City to pay for the Council Member, and their spouse if appropriate;
and (iii) that the City Manager be given the authority to choose which events are
designated as having a business or public purpose.
(m) Regarding Reserve Policy /Grand Jury Report Findings, the City Council directed
staff to prepare and bring back for consideration a General Fund Contingency
Reserve Policy.
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(n) Regarding Risk Management issues, it was the consensus of the City Council to
reduce the City's workers compensation deductible to $500,000, at the appropriate
time.
(o) Regarding the Possible Establishment of a Youth Commission, it was the consensus
of the City Council to wait until a proposal is received.
(p) Regarding the 110th Anniversary Celebration, it was the consensus of the City
Council that (i) no event be planned; and (ii) Council Member Kovacic move forward
with an updated version of his Visions of Arcadia book.
The Special Meeting ended at 4:10 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding Public Employee
Performance evaluation. Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the Special Meeting at 4:43 p.m.
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Gene Glasco, City Clerk
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Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager
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CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber Conference Room.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo, and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion, and direction concerning potential residential development of the
property located at 5436 Durfee Avenue.
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the staff report.
Brian Gelt from Canfield Development Inc. appeared and introduced his team and provided
information regarding the proposed 54 -unit, detached single family residential development.
The majority of the City Council expressed reservations over changing the zoning of the property to
residential and the proposed density of the project. No formal action was taken by the City Council
regarding this item.
The Study Session ended at 7:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
INVOCATION - Reverend Larry Eckholm, Lutheran Church of the Cross
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON STUDY SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Study Session to hear a report from
staff regarding a potential residential development of the property located at 5436 Durfee Avenue;
he announced that at least three Council Members expressed some skepticism about rezoning the
property from its current industrial zoning designation to residential; and that no formal action was
taken by the City Council.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE
READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda Jensen, a resident of Arcadia appeared and expressed some concerns over the safety of the
pedestrian crosswalk west of Baldwin Avenue on Duarte Road (near the post office) as well as the
in- ground lighting on the crosswalk east of Baldwin Avenue on Duarte Road.
Mayor Harbicht advised that Ms. Jensen's concerns be forwarded to the Traffic Advisory Committee
and requested that the results be shared with the City Council.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City
Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]).
City Clerk Glasco announced vacancies on boards and commissions.
Council Member Amundson commented on a presentation made by a representative from Metro
Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority at the Arcadia Downtown Business Association
meeting regarding the Gold Line project; he reported that he attended the Los Angeles County
Division of the League of California Cities meeting; he commented on the Los Angeles City election
and the money that has been spent; and he wished everyone a blessed Easter and Passover.
Mayor Pro Tern Segal had no comments.
Council Member Kovacic thanked Ms. Jensen for attending the meeting; he solicited essays for the
"More Visions of Arcadia" book; he noted the first day of Spring and wished everyone a Happy
Easter and Passover; and announced that Thursday is the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Installation Dinner and Citizens of the Year Jim and Shelly Romo event.
Council Member Wuo thanked the Mayor for a successful Community Breakfast on March 8.
Mayor Harbicht announced that he is the City's representative on the Gold Line Phase II JPA and
reported that the construction of the bridge should be completed as early as July 2015; and that
Arcadia was the only City who paid for its own bridge or betterments on a parking structure; he
solicited support from the City Council to schedule a future Study Session to discuss staff's
architectural design review process and timing. Mayor Harbicht received the consensus of a
majority of the City Council.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2013.
Recommended Action: Approve
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b. Award a purchase order contract to Vermeer Corporation for the purchase of one
SC372 stump cutter in the amount of $33,615.60.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Vargas Olson
Enterprises, Inc. for the Wilderness Park Restroom Project in the amount of
$144,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Layne Christensen
Co. for the Well Inspection and Rehabilitation of Orange Grove Well 1A and Well 2A
Project in the amount of $305,205.96.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Jan's Towing, Inc. for Official Police Garage Storage and Tow Service from April
8, 2013, to April 7, 2016.
Recommended Action: Approve
Waive expenses related to traffic control services for the Nineteenth Annual Santa
Anita Derby Day 5K to be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
Recommended Action: Approve
Approve the purchase of nine Motorola MDCs and accessories for the Police
Department from Day Wireless Systems in the amount of $54,190.44; and waive the
formal bid process.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1.a through 1.g.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
a. Conditionally approve Sign Modification MC 13 -01 to allow a digital display sign at
the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce located at 388 West Huntington Drive.
Recommended Action: Approve
City Manager Lazzaretto advised that at the February 5, 2013, Study Session, the City Council
directed staff to prepare conditions that would allow the Chamber of Commerce to allow a digital
display sign.
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Economic Development
Manager Schwartz presented the staff report.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on
roll call vote to conditionally approve Sign Modification MC 13 -01 to allow a digital display sign at
the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce located at 388 West Huntington Drive.
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AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. Adopt Resolution No. 6863 confirming the City Council's prior approval of cost of
living increases to certain specialty pay items for City employees.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Senior Human Resources Analyst Heather McDowell presented the staff report.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call
vote to adopt Resolution No. 6863 confirming the City Council's prior approval of cost of living
increases to certain specialty pay items for City employees.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Wuo, Kovacic, and Harbicht
NOES: Council Member Amundson
ABSENT: None
Adopt Resolution No. 6864 casting its votes for a Council Member to represent Cities
with prescriptive pumping rights as Alternate Board Member on the San Gabriel
Valley Basin Water Quality Authority.
Recommended Action: Discuss and consider supporting a candidate
Public Works Services Director Tait presented the staff report.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Arcadia cast its votes for Mayor Mary Ann Lutz as the
alternate representative for cities in the San Gabriel Basin with prescriptive pumping rights.
For the record, Council Member Kovacic announced that he serves on the Foothill Unity Center
Board with Mayor Lutz and inquired whether he had a potential conflict. City Attorney Deitsch
responded that, in his opinion, no conflict exists since there is no source of income to Council
Member Kovacic.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried
on roll call vote that Arcadia cast its votes for Mayor Mary Ann Lutz; and adopt Resolution No. 6864
casting its votes for a Council Member to represent Cities with prescriptive pumping rights as
Alternate Board Member on the San Gabriel Valley Basin Water Quality Authority.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Wuo left the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Report and discussion on citywide efforts related to regulation of Maternity Homes
and Facilities.
Recommended Action: Provide Information
City Manager Lazzaretto, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg, and
Police Chief Guthrie presented the staff report.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll
call vote to proceed with the process of hiring a Police Officer for purposes related to the
enforcement of regulating Maternity Homes and Facilities.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Wuo
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Harbicht adjourned this meeting in memory of Ralph Alfieri and Vernon Miller at 8:35 p.m.
to April 2, 2013, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W.
Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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Gene Glasco, City Clerk
Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager
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